Aimless Babble Z

Post E3 Full Aimless - Aimless Babble Z #425

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:41:07 -0600

It was definitely a smaller E3 than we are used to but there was still interesting stuff to discuss, from Stadia to the Epic Games Store and some other random stuff. Yes, it's Full Aimless for Aimless Babble Z #425. Stay awhile and listen! Thanks!

Gaming Turn-Ons - Aimless Babble Z #424

Thu, 23 May 2019 09:05:10 -0600

Oooo, gaming turn-ons. What makes you want to play games?

Also, there was a lot of PlayStation news this week. PlayStation Productions forms! Sony and Microsoft team up, blindsiding PlayStation and XBOX!?! $50,000!?!?! It's Aimless Babble Z #424. Stay awhile and listen, thanks!

E3 Genre Flood, What Will It Be Made Of?

Thu, 23 May 2019 09:01:59 -0600

E3 2019 fast approaches so what better way to celebrate than with a prediction show. There was The Year of the Bow, The Rise of Battle Royale; what will this year's big genre be?

Take a listen, it's Aimless Babble Z #423! Let us know your predictions.

Jumping/Falling Off the Bandwagon - Aimless Babble Z #422

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:51:53 -0600

Do you have any interesting stories of when you stopped playing certain genres or franchises of games? Join TKKNMSTR, RPGmaniac05, and Trioptical for some of their stories in Aimless Babble #422 and then let us know about some of yours!

Thanks to 2Mello for the new theme music. Check out more at http://2mellomakes.bandcamp.com/

PlayStation 5 Surprise - Aimless Babble Z #421

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0600

Some surprise next generation PlayStation information was revealed this week. We let you know how it's looking so far.

Snooker 19, Truberbrook, The Padre, these are names of real games coming in the next week! Are they interesting? Rapid Release Responses will sort it out.

It's Aimless Babble Z # 421. Stay awhile and listen!

Thank you to 2 Mello for the new theme music. You can check out more from 2 Mello at http://2mellomakes.bandcamp.com/

The Top 5 Games You Have to Play! - Aimless Babble Z #420

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:16:51 -0600

Hey! We got to #420!

There's some recommendations for the Top 5 Games you have to play, or something since RPG refused. We've been playing more Sekiro, Monster Hunter World, Red Dead Redemption 2 (redeemed, btw) and The Division 2.

Aimless Babble Z #420. Take a listen and get back to us. Thanks!

Can We Like Things From Bad People? - Aimless Babble Z #419

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:50:07 -0600

Separating the art from the artist, unless they're not making art, but you get the idea. How to be?
Played some Sekiro, The Division 2, Punchline, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.
And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #419. Let us know what you think.

Checking In On The Elevator or Escalator - Aimless Babble Z #418

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:46:42 -0600

TKKN and RPG have had very different experiences in Sekiro. We take stock on which publishers are on the rise and which ones are in decline in a new recurring segment, and PAX East is coming up so you know there are new games being announced in the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #418. Take a listen, will ya?

Google Stadia's Coming To Get You! - Aimless Babble Z #417

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:24:23 -0600

Google Stadia's coming! Get filled in on what it is and how we think it might perform on the gaming stage. Could the future of gaming be incoming this year?

We've been playing what we've been playing, Division 2, Devil May Cry V, Monster Hunter World, but we're really just waiting for the last Walking Dead and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

And more news out of GDC 19, it's Aimless Babble Z #417. Hey, listen!

The Division 2! Pull My Devil Trigger! - Aimless Babble Z #416

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:24:06 -0600

We got some new games over the week so of course we talked about them. Devil May Cry 5! The Division 2! Dead or Alive 6... Titanfall 2!

Weekly RRR's continue. What games piqued our interests with the first 10 words of their descriptions? It's Aimless Babble Z #416, check it out!

Do Fanboys Have More Fun? How About Anthem? - Aimless Babble Z #415

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:17:36 -0600

Devil May Cry!!! Anthem is about 60%?

We talk about fanboys again. Do you think they even exist anymore?

And the news! Aimless Babble Z #415, check us out!

Should TKKN Buy Anthem? New Weekly RRRs Start Here - Aimless Babble Z #414

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:07:20 -0600

Is Anthem a better destiny than Destiny for TKKN? Want to know which games for the next week sound interesting in 10 word descriptions? Love hearing people talk Monster Hunter?

Then it's Aimless Babble Z #414 for you! Stay a while and listen.

The Free-to-Play Future? - Aimless Babble Z #413

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:33:00 -0600

25 Million Apex Legends players already? The future is free-to-play?

We also talk the Activision Blizzard layoffs and February 2019's Nintendo Direct featuring Super Mario Maker 2, it's Aimless Babble Z episode 413! Take a listen and thank you!

February RRR, More Games As Services? - Aimless Babble Z #412

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:22:52 -0600

Oh no! RPG finished Kingdom Hearts III. As he says, we had a good run. Trioptical jumped back into The Division, and TKKN's so close to completing Gran Turismo Sport!

February RRR's got lots of exciting games, and we took a look at how devs and publishers themselves are pitching this time. It's Aimless Babble Z #412. Take a listen!

Loosen Up, It's Only Spoilers - Aimless Babble Z #411

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:26:56 -0600

Played a lot of games over the two week interim because it's second Christmas, ya`ll. Kingdom Hearts III, Anthem, Dreams, and Resident Evil 2 of both the Gamecube and PS4 varieties.

We talk about spoilers, should they way the world seems to feel about them stay the way it is or should we loosen up a bit?

And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #411. Stay awhile and listen.

New Year Resolutions and How About Bungie? - Aimless Babble Z #410

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:27:16 -0600

We played Destiny 2, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Forza Horizon 4, and The Mooseman this week.

If you had to pick one of us to not have any gaming resolutions, which one of us would it be? Hint: who do you think has the smallest backlog?

Finally, the gaming news had bombshells last week as well. What's gonna happen to Destiny? What's going on at Activision? What's going on at Gearbox?!?

Join us for another Aimless Babble Z!

The First RRR of 2019, Possibly the Last RRR - Aimless Babble Z #409

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:25:25 -0600

Hey all, we're back for 2019!

Enjoy the first Rapid Release Responses for the new year, more anime talk than we usually do in an Aimless Adventure, the continuing decline of TKKN and Destiny's relationship and more!

E3 2016: Sony Press Briefing Impressions

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:56:05 -0600

Last year was the Sony E3 press briefing of dreams. How could they even hope to match it this year? Take a listen and subscribe!

E3 2016: Ubisoft Press Briefing Impressions

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:12:19 -0600

Ubisoft puts on some pretty good shows at E3. Did they disappoint this year? Take a listen and subscribe!

E3 2016: Microsoft Press Briefing Impressions

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:52:05 -0600

Microsoft continues to have a lot to prove. How'd they do? Take a listen and subscribe!

E3 2016: Bethesda Press Briefing Impressions

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:34:07 -0600

This year was Bethesda's 2nd annual E3 press event. How'd it go? Take a listen and subscribe!

E3 2016: EA Play Impressions

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:11:04 -0600

EA left E3 behind to do their own thing this year. How was the press conference? Take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #322

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:41:20 -0600

What'cha Been Playin` - Well, TKKN tried to play Destiny, but it was not to be, other than that, Switch Galaxy Ultra, Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, Paragon, SMITE, and Bravely Second.
Finally, the most anticipated time of the gaming year, E3, is upon us so we gave the rest of the show to pre-E3 talk and pre-E3 news!
It's Aimless Babble Z #322, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #321

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:56:38 -0600

What'cha Been Playin` - Switch Galaxy Ultra, Destiny, Hitman, TMNT: Out of the Shadows, Paragon, Bravely Second
June 1st means the June Edition of Rapid Release Responses.
And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #321, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #320

Thu, 26 May 2016 21:15:48 -0600

Destiny, whatever.
We also played some Oreshika, Volume, Hitman, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Doom, Overwatch, Paragon, Battleborn, and Bravely Second.
We rambled on about what changes Scorpio and Neo, the next PlayStation and XBOXs, may bring to the gaming landscape in the middle segment.
And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #320, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #319

Wed, 18 May 2016 21:31:35 -0600

What'cha` Been Playin`: Destiny, Volume, Uncharted 4!!!! --- Battleborn, Forza Motorsport Apex, Toukiden Kiwami, and Bravely Second.
What do you think about world building outside of the game?
And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #319! Take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #318

Wed, 04 May 2016 22:40:35 -0600

One game shall not be named, as it's on the down swing with TKKNMSTR right now. Other than that, XCOM Vita, The Walking Dead, Need for Speed, Uncharted 3, Overwatch beta, Paragon, Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse, World of Tanks, Ray Gigant, Nioh alpha, and Dark Souls III were What'cha Been Playin`.
It's the first week of May, so it was time for a AAA filled RRR (Rapid Release Responses), and the news.
The end is near!?!? It's Aimless Babble Z #318, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #317

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:35:35 -0600

XCOM on Vita, Destiny, Need for Speed so pretty Doom Beta, Overwatch Beta, Paragon Beta, Heroes of the Storm --- Tracer is awesome! Bravely Second, Ratchet & Clank, Dark Souls III --- INVADED!! What'cha Been Playin`
Trioptical Asks was the middle segment --- does end game and new game plus content add value?
And the news got dark, it's Aimless Babble Z #317! Take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #316

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 21:41:44 -0600

I bet you've never heard of these games Trioptical's been playin, Garbinge!, Super Combat Junior II, and Lore --- plus the Battleborn open beta. Also What We've Been Playin`: XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus, The Uncharted Collection, Destiny, Ratchet & Clank, Miitomo, and Dark Souls III.
Trioptical talks a bit about how easy it is to get into developing games these days in the middle segment.
And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #316. Take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #315

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:59:20 -0600

TKKNMSTR, RPG, and Trioptical return with another Rapid Release Responses for the games coming out in the month of April.
We've also been playing some stuff: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Nova Covert Ops, XCOM on Vita, Nights of Azure, Uncharted 1 in the Uncharted Collection, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
Also, Batman broke TKKN, we're "ehhhh(?)" on VR, and the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #315, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #314

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:09:56 -0600

With Trioptical gone, Gamer812 joins RPG and TKKNMSTR with a interesting look at Dead or Alive Xtreme 3. Also in What'cha` Been Playin`: The Division, XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus, The Walking Dead: Michonne, Street Fighter V, Borderlands The Pre-Sequel, Fire Emblem: Conquest, and Nights of Azure. Destiny may have slipped in there as well.
Is the PS4K really coming out so soon? What does that do for people's PSVR pre-order plans? Can Destiny's April update win TKKN back? It's Aimless Babble Z #314, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #313

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:08:54 -0600

RPGmaniac finished a ton of games this week in What'cha` Been Playin` --- Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Mario Paper Jam, Tales of Zesteria, and Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. Also we talked Metal Gear Solid 5, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Disney Infinity: Marvel Battlegrounds, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, and Final Fantasy IV: The After Years.
What do you think of the rise of YouTube personalities as the source for gaming reviews and views and stuff?
And finally the news featuring Destiny and other stuff, it's Aimless Babble Z #313! Take a listen, subscribe and let us know what you think.

Aimless Babble Z #312

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:52:59 -0600

The Division, Hitman, Heroes of the Storm, Final Fantasy IV The After Years, and more in What'cha` Been Playin` this week.
We talk the price and desirability of PlayStation VR. Pumped!
And a redemption story and other news, it's Aimless Babble Z #312, check it out and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #311

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:30:05 -0600

What'cha` Been Playin` was all about things not Destiny. Just Destiny comparisons with The Division, as well as Final Fantasy IV After Years, Far Cry Primal, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, Final Fantasy Explorers, and The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD. Plus a few adventures in and with VR.
Do you have a lot of blindspots when it comes to new gaming releases? We talk about why that is, what's wrong with it and if there's anything to be done.
And the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #311, take a listen and let us know about your gaming blindspots!

Aimless Babble Z #310

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 22:07:10 -0600

Destiny was mentioned.
We've been playing lots of stuff though, Final Fantasy IV (completed), the sequel-ish to that one, Mercenaries 2, Timesplitters: Future Perfect, Far Cry Primal, GUNS UP!, Heroes of the Storm, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, Galak-Z, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.
Rapid Release Responses for the month of March and the news.
Is this the end of XBOX One? Aimless Babble Z #310, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #309

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 06:43:39 -0600

Yes, there was a bit of Destiny, but mostly, we play Street Fighter V. Lovin` it.
Also in What'cha` Been Playin` --- SMITE, Tom Clancy's The Division, The Walking Dead: Michonne, Resident Evil 5, Amplitude, and Mercenaries 2.
We kick off the Backlog series (working title) to help you get through your backlog with a brief look at TKKN and Trioptical's credentials on the topic. (Yeah, we got backlog)
And the news --- it's Aimless Babble Z #309, take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #308

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:30:22 -0600

Destiny returns for a bit in What'cha Been Playin`, but it's clear that its time may be over. We played other stuff: Street Fighter V, Final Fantasy IV, Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD, Digimon Story: Cybersleuth, Mario & Luigi: Party Jam, Transformers: Devastation, GUNS UP!, and Remember Me. (You should play Remember Me.)
Do B-tier games have any value? Given limited time, should we only play A-tier games?
Like always, we end with the news, it's episode #308. Give it a listen and chime in on the question in the comments!

Aimless Babble Z #307

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:38:22 -0600

The Walking Dead returns to What'cha Been Playing`, along with Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, Final Fantasy IV, Trails of Cold Steel, Digimon Stories: Cybersleuth, the Yokai Watch demo, and Mario Party 10. We tried to avoid Destiny, but...
Shotgun Golden Crosshairs were a go!
Find out what 2015 games won what, plus the news; Aimless Babble Z #307, come have a listen!

Aimless Babble Z #306

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 22:16:58 -0600

I said it and it happened, there was no Destiny talk tonight. Well, not as much anyways. On the plus side, we got to play other stuff, Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry, Final Fantasy IV, Fractured Space, Kyntt Underground, Trails of Cold Steel, and Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth.
How did those one game a month and game moratoriums work out? We talk about strategies for managing game libraries in the face of scarcity and a flood of new releases.
And finally the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #306. Take a listen and subscribe!

Aimless Babble Z #305

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:14:06 -0600

It looks like the weekly Destiny talks may be coming to a close. Final Fantasy IV, The Wolf Among Us, Cosmophony, The Last of Us: Left Behind, Heroes of the Storm, Mario & Luigi Paper Jam and Final Fantasy Explorers round out the rest of this week's What'cha Been Playin`.
We do another Rapid Release Response for the month of February's releases ---
Plus the news, it's Aimless Babble Z #305; have a listen!

AImless Babble Z #304

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:20:07 -0600

I guess we'll be calling this one the Star Wars episode, where we finally find out what RPG thinks of Star Wars, having somehow not having seen them over the past few decades. Not only that, we had him watch all of them in episode order. Crazy, right?
Destiny time may be coming to an end in What'cha Been Playin`. Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series and also a modern classic? Plus Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, Final Fantasy IV, Basketbelle, Knytt Underground, and Heroes of the Storm.
Plus the news for the week featuring The Division, Hitman, The Witness and new PlayStation releases. Aimless Babble Z #304, check it out!

Aimless Babble Z #303

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:24:50 -0600

Hey, 2016, Aimless Babble Z is back with TKKNMSTR, RPGmaniac05, and Trioptical. We've been playing some Destiny, Blizzard games on PC, mobile (filth), Amplitude, Tales From the Borderlands, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Game of Thrones, Need for Speed, and Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel.
We try out a new segment currently called Rapid Release Responses where we react to the month's new and upcoming releases. (It's gonna be fun in February) Check it out.
Teased a bit of The Great Star Wars Experiment featuring test subject, RPG, which you'll hear next week,
And finally some news. Aimless Babble Z #303, we're glad to be back.

Gamer Advisory Panel Podcast Episode 0.2

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:43:15 -0600

Gamer812 joins the podcast in the last of three, pre-pilot episodes, Episode 0.2 of the Gamer Advisory Panel Podcast with TKKNMSTR, Dagger_32, and Sinisterdragon.
Community thingy, What`cha Been Playin`, Dagger's special, Retro Most Wanted, The News, Gripe Time, and whatever happens after that, which was Metal Gear Solid talk, forcing Dagger to get a Wii, buy Rock Band(?), and a little bit on TKKN's decision to buy an XBOX 360 Elite, another enhanced throwback episode for your enjoyment.

Gamer Advisory Panel Podcast Episode 0.1

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:06:49 -0600

RPGmaniac05 made his podcast debut a few days after TKKN, January 29, 2008. I had no idea that Final Fantasy VII came up so early. The podcast's audio quality also got a huge boost when we moved over to Skype call recording. Hi, Pamela.
In the first half, TKKNMSTR, Dagger_32 and Sinisterdragon talk about games...and stuff
In the second half, TKKNMSTR, Dagger_32, Sinisterdragon, RPGmaniac05 and Mr. Lailoken talk about old games they want to play

Gamer Advisory Panel Podcast Episode 0 Enhanced

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:37:23 -0600

From Talkshoe - "Alright we got it to work but it doesn't turn out too well...Mostly TKKNMSTR and Dagger...more TKKN than Dagger talking. TKKNMSTR, Dagger_32, Gamingangel, Jynweythek, Yukino in the GAP podcast pilot that should be deleted." But it wasn't! January 24, 2008, TKKNMSTR's debut as internet podcast guy, presented here with a few audio enhancements, Gamer Advisory Panel Podcast Episode 0 still doesn't sound great but it's our history.
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As segments were still be worked out at this point, here are some highlights: 00:00:00 - Birthing Pains
00:03:15 - What We've Been PlayingMetal Gear AC!D Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City StoriesMonster Hunter Freedom 2 Guitar Hero III Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Viva Pinata
00:12:00 - Basically TKKN Rambling feat. Vampire The Masqurade: Bloodlines
00:28:47 - Play PC Games - PC Gaming and it's Bad Rap (TKKN Interlude)
00:33:35 - The News 00:54:00 - THE FIRST IMAGE FROM TEAM ICO's NEXT REVEALED, TKKN Not Impressed
00:57:40 - Most Anticipated of 2008 01:00:00 Tax Refund Plans and Spitballing? (Interlude) 01:14:05 - 01:14:30 Future of the Podcast?!? 0:1:23:22 Yukino Arrives

Aimless Babble Z #302

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:21:17 -0600

What'cha` Been Playing` featuring this week on Destiny, the Oryx Challenge and Sparrow Racing and Tales of ZestriaWe talk playable and non-playable epiloguesAnd finally, Kojima Productions lives again. How about that future?Star Wars interludes abound because it's Aimless and because it's the last year of Star Wars!Aimless Babble Z #302, take a listen